The now famous Hong Kong virtual banking licenses have been a bit of a mixed bag for the region, but nevertheless, it’s gotten a lot of attention. To date, four licensees will be ready to go to market ... ( read original story ...)
Banking and finance professionals must update their skills as the industry faces digital disruption
Recruitment in Singapore’s financial services sector remains buoyant, but talents must update their skills in order to stay competitive. Banking and financial professionals continue to be in ... ( read original story ...)
Cross-border QR payments between Singapore, Hong Kong offered by Liquid Group, JETCO tie-up
Liquid Group is headquartered in Singapore and has a presence in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, while bank consortium JETCO has more than 30 member banks in Hong Kong and Macau, and operates some 3 ... ( read original story ...)
Regionalisation, digitalisation key to UOB’s growth, analysts say
SINGAPORE (May 23): Analysts believe United Overseas Bank (UOB) will leverage technology as well as efforts to spread its wings across the region in order to ride out current macroeconomic ... ( read original story ...)
UOB to reduce reliance on Singapore
Nearly half or 40% of total group operating profit already comes outside Singapore. UOB is aiming to grow its regional presence and reduce reliance on its Singapore operations in its bid to capture ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladeshi’s diary spotlights Singapore migrant struggles
Toiling for long hours for meagre salaries and living in crowded dormitories, migrant construction workers have helped build modern-day Singapore but remain all but invisible to many in the affluent ... ( read original story ...)
SATS well supported by decent dividend yield, strong growth prospects: DBS
SINGAPORE (May 23): DBS Vickers Securities is remaining positive on SATS with a “buy” call and target price of $5.44, on the belief that Changi Airport and regional aviation growth will continue to ... ( read original story ...)